I read and enjoyed the Lance Armstrong book a few years ago. Would it be classed as fiction these days? I'm sad at seeing his fall from grace. Do I still have admiration for him? - yes, though somewhat tarnished.

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My fair city paid Lance Armstrong a million bucks to appear at the Tour Down Under, so we're all looking rather sheepish now... Also disgruntled and inclined to sue, I gather. ;-) Re the books - I haven't read any other Martin Cruz Smith except Gorky Park - was never sure if this was a one hit wonder or not, so shall add him to my 'must investigate' list.

A million bucks? Are your city's administrators that fast and loose with your taxes? How much for me to appear and talk about books? 10k, 20k....I'll do it!I think they ought to be looking at suing the guys who made that decision also.CRUZ SMITH is definitely more than a one-trick pony.well worth looking at POLAR STAR at least. I ought to pick him up again soon.

There was a huge (local, very local) outcry and then Cher said it was all a mistake, didn't mean to flog it, etc. In the interim someone bought it and then refused to pay for it, but sadly then we'd all moved on to the next sensational happening, so I don't know what the end result was.

Quite a variety there, Col. I'll be interested in what you think of the Levin, having seen the film. I'm in the 'book is better' camp as a rule, and I think that applies here. And I see some Westlake and some MacBride too. Yes, you're set for a bit with this lot!

Col, leaving aside the other fine books in your Tub 23, I was delighted to spot SAIGON by writer-journalist Anthony Grey. I have read three of his books and this one was by far my favourite. I bought a used copy recently and intend to reread it later this year. It is a heavy book, no doubt, but I liked Grey’s epic story of the Vietnam War. I thought it was extremely well-written too.

I'm guessing it might be set in Boston? There are swan boats on a lake in the middle of the city, quite the local landmark and a tourist attraction. But that's boring compared with what your imagination might come up with.

Correct, Higgins is - err was a noted Boston author and apparently the Swan Boats are one of the city's top 28 tourist attractions,, according to Trip Advisor. My imagination has deserted me temporarily, I need to re-ignite it overnight!. Best I can come up with is that a nun whilst fleeing from a drugs bust at the Catholic Cathedral, after a rowdy and raucous Midnight Mass spiralled into mayhem, stashed her dope in one of the boats.........nah too lame by half

A lots of variety here. Charles McCarry is one of my favorite authors ever...I haven't read his most recent book, but almost all of the others. I am sure I have told you that before. Also Len Deighton books are favorites.

The two by Ira Levin are both to spooky for me, although I am sure that they are really good. I saw both of the movies and don't know that I want to experience that as intimately as it would be in a book.

I have all the Paul Christopher books and haven't read any yet - ridiculous huh? Not started either of Deighton's two series either.....madness...

I've only seen the re-make of Stepford which I liked. Rosemary's Baby scared the hell out of me, though I shouldn't have been watching it, I was far too young. I wonder if I would have the same reaction now.......I am a bit of a behind the sofa viewer when it comes to horror films.

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